The Art of Felting and Silk Ribbon Embroidery

The Art of Felting and Silk Ribbon Embroidery

Learn and create beautifully embroidered silk and felt pieces

by world renowned artist Di van Niekerk

Internationally renowned ribbon artist, Di van Niekerk, has brought the textile and embroidery worlds together to create a unique book that combines the two mediums, with fabulous results. Working in close association with felt specialist Toody Cassidy, and featuring art by felt designer Razaan Jakoet, Di has produced a book that will delight and inspire beginners keen to work with the striking fusion of felt and silk.

Learn to make flat Nuno felting and felt surfaces, using wool, wool and silk and paper silk, and adorn these with exquisite silk ribbon designs. Beginning with detailed instructions on the felted backgrounds, followed by a step-by-step section on how to make the flowers and creatures in silk, the book then introduces readers to 16 stunning projects, from pieces to hang in your home through to accessories you can wear and keep, to practice and apply your newfound embroidery skills.

Testimonials

Hi Renn,
Thank you so much!
I collected the Roses books and samplers etc. from the post office this afternoon….
WOW What can I say… AMAZING!!!Viv Trent, Flowers & Thyme Embroidery Studio, Pretoria, South Africa -

Hello Renn and Di,

Just a note to let you know that the order below has arrived safely in New Zealand. It is absolutely gorgeous, and...Melissa from Auckland, New Zealand -